Duties:
- Perform dental hygiene procedures, including cleaning, scaling, and polishing teeth
- Take and develop dental x-rays
- Conduct oral cancer screenings
- Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and provide personalized recommendations for at-home care
- Administer local anesthesia as needed
- Assist the dentist during procedures and maintain a sterile working environment
- Document patient treatment plans, progress, and notes in Dentrix.
- Schedule patient appointments and manage patient records
Skills:
- Valid dental hygiene license in PA
- Proficiency in using dental practice management software (Dentrix)
- Knowledge of medical coding systems for accurate documentation and billing purposes
- Excellent communication skills to effectively educate patients on oral health practices
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate patient records
- Ability to work well in a team environment and collaborate with other dental professionals
Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of duties and skills. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.
If you are a skilled Dental Hygienist with experience using medical coding systems such as Epic, Dentrix, or Eaglesoft, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join our team of dedicated dental professionals!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $34.00 per hour
Benefits:
* Employee discount
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance
* Retirement plan
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* No weekends
License/Certification:
* Registered Dental Hygienist (Required)
Work Location: In person
